Brooklyn Devils

The Brooklyn Devils are a runty team based in Brooklyn, NY that currently play in the North-Eastern Runty Championship. In 1952, Brooklyn joined the NERC, becoming fully professional.

Background
Founded in 1885, the “barber poles” wear black and red. They are considered to be one of the better teams in the NYRL, but still couldn’t hold a candle to Manhattan’s domination. Brooklyn originally inquired about joining in 1951, but Elmer Wilkins only wanted one team joining the league that season. Nevertheless, he was impressed by the team facilities, and granted them the first spot to join in 1952. Brooklyn plays at Atlantic Avenue Park, in the borough.